GHR

Endocrine System · Neuroendocrine & Peptide Hormone Signaling

How is GHR different from the gene that makes growth hormone?

GHR makes the receptor that allows cells to respond to growth hormone. A problem receiving the signal can differ from a problem producing the hormone, even though both involve growth.

Common Gene Name: growth hormone receptor
NCBI Gene ID: 2690
Chromosome: 5

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 2690
MedlinePlus Genetics — ghr

Explore supporting evidence (1 records)

Condition or drug	Evidence	Grade / status	Context	Source
Laron syndrome	MedlinePlus related condition	Association type varies; no grade assigned here		View source 2015-04

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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